Some of EE's fine old writers (eg. Mikiver) have retired and it's a relief to see them replaced by fine young writers (eg. Petrone),
Hang in there, Justine, and don't get discouraged by the demented sniper in the peanut gallery. When you wrote a fine piece about "the June Communists", Maxim de la Trine tried to discredit you with non-existent evidence. When he was called on it, he lost his temper and threatened to sue (proving that he's demented).